For the second straight game, Woodgrove will face off against Loudoun County. The Wolverines will head out to face off against the Captains at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Woodgrove will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Woodgrove is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Virginia's top teams: Loudoun County, who was ranked 24th at the time (Woodgrove was ranked 12th). The Wolverines' pitcher stepped up to hand the Captains a 10-0 shutout on Tuesday. The Wolverines might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.
Virginia Dowell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Faith Barker was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Addie McCullers, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
Woodgrove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 12-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Woodgrove pushed their record up to 14-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Loudoun County, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-5.
Both Woodgrove and Loudoun County just can't seem to miss. The Wolverines have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 12.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Loudoun County struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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